The state’s seasonally adjusted figures showed 6,100 Jackson County residents were unemployed in August, compared to 7,000 in July and 7,100 in August 2011.

The unemployment rate represents more than just those who are collecting unemployment benefits, according to Michigan Labor Market Information website. The rate also includes those who have left their jobs voluntarily, those re-entering the workforce after a period of time, those entering the workforce for the first time and those who have exhausted their jobless benefits.